Gujarat Common Entrance Test is also known as GUJCET. The exam is conducted once a year. Around 112 institutions are offering 68,343 seats to candidates. Moreover, the admission and counseling process is undertaken by ACPC.
Gujarat Common Entrance Test – GUJCET
The GUJCET exam will be conducted in offline mode. The GUJCET exam is conducted by the Gujarat state of GSEB. The duration of the exam is of 3 hours. The exam is for future Engineering and Pharmacy candidates. The total no of questions asked in the exam is 120. The paper will be conducted in three different languages which are Hindi, Gujarati, and English. The total fee for application fees is INR 300. All the MCQs are of 1 mark and for every correct answer the candidate will be awarded by 1 mark and for every incorrect answer, the candidate marks will be deducted of 0.25 mark.
GUJCET EXAM 2022 Overview
Name of the Exam | Gujarat Common Entrance Test – GUJCET |
Frequency of Conducting Exam | Once a Year |
Exam Mode | Offline |
Exam level | State Level Exam |
Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
Official Website | https://gujcet.gseb.org/ |
No of Questions | 120 |
Courses Offered | Engineering & Pharmacy |
GUJCET Application Fee | INR 300 |
Languages | English, Gujarati, Hindi |
Marking Scheme for GUJCET Exam | · One mark will be given to the candidate for every correct answer. · 0.25 mark will be deduced to the candidate for incorrect answer. |
GUJCET Exam Dates
Notification Released | 21st January 2022 |
Registration Start Date | 25th January 2022 |
Registration End Date | 5th February 2022 |
Admit Card Released Date | To be notified |
Exam Date of GUJCET Exam | To be notified |
Result Date of GUJCET Exam | To be notified |
Examination Scheme of GUJCET Exam
The GUJECT paper will be of Multiple Choice Questions. There will be two papers in this exam. Paper-I will be Physics and Chemistry and Paper-II will of Mathematics or Biology depending upon PCM or PCB candidates. Physics and Chemistry will be of combined paper of 80 questions in that 120 minutes will be allotted for the candidates. The Paper-II questions papers for Mathematics and Biology shall be different depending upon PCM or PCB candidates. This means 40 questions are from Mathematics and Biology each of which is allotted 60 minutes. The questions paper will have MCQs. Four options will be given for each question in that one option is correct.
Subject | Questions/Marks | Duration |
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Physics | 40/40 | 60 Minutes |
Chemistry | 40/40 | 60 Minutes |
Mathematics | 40/40 | 60 Minutes |
Biology | 40/40 | 60 Minutes |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for GUJCET Exam:
- The students must be Indian Citizens.
- If the student is from Gujarat state and they have domicile certificate then they get more reserved seats as compared to other states.
- The students must not be less than 17 years old.
- The students must be appearing for Class 12th or must have completed his/her Class 12th.
- The students must be secured at least 45% marks in their Class 12th and 40% marks for reserved category students.
Topics | Engineering Course | Pharmacy Course |
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Qualifying Exams | The students Must have passed Class 12th from any State or CBSE Board. | The students Must have passed Class 12th from any State or CBSE Board. |
Minimum Marks | For General category students, a minimum of 45% should obtain & for SC/ST category candidates minimum of 40% should be obtained. | Candidates of General category Student a minimum of 45% should be obtained & for SC/ST category candidate minimum of 40% should be obtained. |
Subjects | Candidate must have studied Physics & Maths as a Compulsory Subject along with Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Vocational Subjects in class 12th Standard. | Candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Maths as compulsory subjects in Class 12th Standard. |
Reservation Criteria for GUJCET Exam
Gujarat Secondary & Higher education Board (GSEB) gave the chance for the students who are in reserved Categories. Those candidates who meet the Reservation criteria are eligible for Admission. If the candidate fails to meet the criteria then the candidate not be given reserved categories. After the result of the GUJCET Exam candidate should take part in counseling sessions. In the process of Counseling sessions, the candidate should make the necessary documents required if the candidate fails to make a document then he/she will not eligible for Reserved Seats. Here is a table is given below regarding in which category how many seats are allotted.
Category | Reservation Seats for GUJCET Candidates |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7% |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Physically Disabled Category | 3% |
Socially & Educational Backward Class (SEBC) including widows and orphans of any caste | 27% |
Eligibility Criteria for appearing in GUJCET Exam:
- The candidates who have passed Class 12th in Science Stream which is conducted by GSEB. The candidates who are in their Class 12th can also appear for GUJCET Exam.
- The candidates who have passed Class 12th in Science Stream which is conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
GUJCET Examination Fee:
The total application fee of the GUJCET paper is Rs. 300. The payment can be made through online mode. The payment options are Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking.
Examination Medium of GUJCET Paper:
- The paper will be conducted in three different languages which are Hindi, Gujarati, and English.
- The candidates must be careful while entering their medium in the application form.
GUJCET Exam Marking Scheme
1. B.Tech
- One mark will be given to the candidate for every correct answer.
- 0.25 mark will be deduced to the candidate for incorrect answer.
2. B.Pharmacy
- One mark will be given to the candidate for every correct answer.
- 0.25 mark will be deduced to the candidate for incorrect answer.
GUJCET Exam Important Documents:
- Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate.
- Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate.
- Family Income Certificate.
- Category certificate (for reserved category candidates).
- Domicile certificate (for reserved category candidates).
Fill Application Form
How to Fill Application Form?
- The form is mandatory to appear for the GUJCET Examination.
- After that candidates must open www.gseb.org or gujcet.gseb.org.
- The candidates must fill in the basic details such as Name, D.O.B, Parents Name, Medium paper, and many more.
- The student must have to upload their passport size photograph in the JPG format with not more than 50KB size.
- The student must have to upload their signature in the JPG format with not more than 50KB size.
• Then verify all the details and submit the application form.
Books a candidate must follow for GUJCET Exam
Physics | Chemistry | Maths |
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Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick & Walker | Ncert Textbook of Class 11th & 12th | Objective Mathematics by R.D. Sharma |
Concept of Physics (Vol 1 & Vol 2) by H.C Verma | Organic Chemistry by O.P Tandon | The elements of Coordinate Geometry by SL Loney |
Problems in General Physics by I.E Irodov | Concise Inorganic Chemistry by JD Lee | Algebra by Dr. S.K. Goyal Arihant Publications |
Syllabus for GUJCET Exam
The candidates who are appearing for the GUJCET Exam. Must check the syllabus of the GUJCET Exam to have all the relevant information about the syllabus.
1. Chemistry
- Solutions
- Electro Chemistry
- Alcohols
- Co-Ordination Compounds
- Solid State
- P-Block Elements – II
- Halo Alkenes & Halo Arenes
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
- Surface Chemistry
- Aldehydes
- General Principles & Process of Isolation of Elements
- F-Block Elements
- Phenols & Ethers
- Polymers
- Chemical Kinematics
2. Physics
- Electric Charge & Electric Field
- Current Electricity
- Electronics
- Dual Nature of Radiation& Matter
- Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance
- Alternating Current
- Electro-Magnetic Waves
- Semi-Conductor
- Electro-Magnetic Induction
- Ray Optics
- Wave Optics
- Nucleus
- Magnetism & Matter
- Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
- Communication System
- Atoms
3. Mathematics
- Complex Numbers
- Limit
- Vectors
- Matrices & Determinants
- Probability
- 3-D Geometry
- Definite Integration
- Indefinite Integration
- Sets
- Theory of Equations
- Permutation & Combination
- Relation & Functions
4. Biology
- Genetics and Evolution
- Human Physiology
- Plant Physiology
- Structural Organization in Animals and Plants
- Biotechnology and its application
- Reproduction
- Cell Structure and Function
- Diversity in Living World
- Ecology and its Environment
- Biology and Human Welfare.
What is GUJCET Exam?
Ans. The exam is conducted by GSEB. Gujarat Common Entrance Test is also known as GUJCET.
Is GUJCET Exam is compulsory for Engineering Course?
GUJCET Exam is mandatory for admission into Pharmacy and Engineering courses.
How many students took the GUJCET 2021?
The total no of students who have registered for GUJCET 2021 is 127625 and out of this, around 106164 candidates appear for GUJCET.
How to secure good marks in GUJCET?
The candidates must complete first their Class 12th standard book thoroughly. As well as that candidates must solve past year papers of the GUJCET exam. While you solve past papers you will get to know what type of questions are asked and you can prepare well for your exam.
Do similar types of questions reappear in the exam?
Yes, every year some of the questions are similarly related to the past 5-year papers.